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Hundreds remember DC shooting victims

Hundreds gather outside the White House to mourn Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who were murdered outside the Jewish Museum in the nation’s capital.

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Trump clashes with South African President at White House

US President plays video showing persecution and murder of white people in South Africa during his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. 'I’m sorry I don’t have a plane to give you.'

White House:

Trump wants to see all hostages released and the end of the war

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt states that President Donald Trump has conveyed to Hamas his desire for the release of all hostages.

White House:

'Reports of Vance Israel visit are false'

White House denies reports in Israeli media that Vice President JD Vance plans to visit Israel this week, says Vance will return to Washington on Monday.

Melanie Phillips:

The gold-plated peacenik in the White House

Israelis are wondering whether they’ve escaped one nightmare to find themselves in another. Opinion.

White House rejects universities' criticism of interference

White House dismisses sharp criticism from over 100 US universities decrying alleged political interference in academia, following Harvard's legal challenge over federal funding threats.

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE in May

President Trump will embark on a diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE from May 13–16, the White House confirms.

Report:

White House looking to replace Hegseth as Defense Secretary

The White House reportedly begins exploring candidates to succeed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following allegations he shared sensitive military details in private chats.

White House slams Hamas:

'Release the hostages or face hell'

White House condemns Hamas for rejecting Israel’s latest ceasefire and hostage release deal, reaffirming Trump’s demands that it release the hostages or face consequences.

‘We remain hopeful’:

Vance meets Hamas captivity survivors and hostage families

Vice President JD Vance meets with Hamas captivity survivors and families of hostages still held in Gaza, reaffirming the US commitment to securing the release of all 59 remaining hostages and expressing hope and urgency in ongoing efforts.

White House confirms:

Trump will visit Saudi Arabia in May

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia in May, in what will be his first trip abroad in his second term.

White House:

Trump 'fully supports' IDF actions in Gaza

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says current situation is "completely the fault of Hamas" and the US fully backs the resumption of IDF operation in Gaza this week.

White House Press Secretary:

'Israel consulted US pre-Gaza strikes'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms Israel consulted the US before launching strikes on Hamas in Gaza: As President Trump has made it clear, all the terrorists will see a price to pay.

Armed man shot by Secret Service outside White House

Man described as suicidal pulls gun when stopped by Secret Service agents outside the White House before being shot. President Trump was not in DC at the time.

White House to Khamenei

'We hope Iran puts its people and best interests ahead of terror'

White House responds to Iran’s Supreme Leader who rejected Trump’s call for negotiations on the country’s nuclear program.

White House:

'Arab input on Gaza reconstruction welcome, but Hamas must go'

White House says it welcomes “input” from Arab nations who backed an Egyptian plan to reconstruct the Gaza Strip but stresses: President Trump has been clear that Hamas cannot continue to govern Gaza.

'An appropriate response'

White House backs Israel's decision to delay terrorist release

White House expresses support for Israel’s decision to delay the release of more than 600 terrorist prisoners, says Trump "prepared to support Israel in whatever course of action it chooses regarding Hamas.”

White House clarifies:

'Trump plan includes temporarily relocating Gazans'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issues clarifications on Trump’s plan for Gaza: The President is committed to rebuilding Gaza and to temporarily relocating those who are there. The President wants these individuals to live in peace.

Speechwriter fired for nationalist ties appointed to State Dep't

Darren Beattie, speechwriter fired over white nationalist ties, appointed to high-level State Department role by Secretary Marco Rubio.

White House announces:

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon extended to February 18

White House announces that the arrangement between Lebanon and Israel will continue to be in effect until February 18. The original arrangement expired on Sunday, but the IDF remained in Lebanon, due to the fact that the ceasefire has yet to be fully enforced by Lebanon.

US supports Israel:

'Short, temporary ceasefire extension urgently needed in Lebanon'

White House says that a temporary ceasefire extension is urgently needed in Lebanon, after Israel explains that the IDF withdrawal from Lebanon will continue past Sunday's deadline due to Lebanon not fully enforcing the ceasefire agreement.

The letter Biden left for Trump at the White House

Trump discloses the contents of the letter left for him by Biden upon his departure from the Oval Office: I wish you and your family all the best in the next four years. May God bless you and guide you as He has blessed and guided our beloved country since our founding.

Biden in farewell address:

'Hostage deal will be implemented by the incoming administration'

President Joe Biden comments on hostage deal as he delivers his farewell to the nation: I told my team to keep the incoming administration fully informed, because that’s how it should be: Working together as Americans.

John Kirby:

'Hamas is the obstacle to a hostage release deal'

White House National security communications adviser John Kirby says US is "actively working" to broker a ceasefire-hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas, but the terror group continues throwing up obstacles.

Biden:

'I will not stop until I get every single hostage home'

President Biden hosts reception at the White House ahead of Hanukkah: The trauma of October 7 and its aftermath are still raw and ongoing.

US official:

'We're monitoring the status of Syria's chemical weapons'

After collapse of Assad regime, senior US official says the White House is focusing on the next steps in Syria, which include engaging with local groups, consulting regional leaders, and continuing efforts to combat ISIS.

White House:

War in Gaza would end tomorrow if Hamas released hostages

Video of hostages Edan Alexander a 'a cruel reminder of Hamas’s terror against citizens of multiple countries, including our own,' White House statement reads.

White House:

Biden will attend Trump's inauguration

White House announces that President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

'A horrific crime'

White House condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

White House National Security Council Spokesperson condemns murder of Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan: It was an assault on the UAE and its rejection of violent extremism across the board.

White House:

'US rejects ICC decision, process was flawed'

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre explains that the ICC Chief Prosecutor did not give Israel a fair chance, calling into question the credibility of the investigation and the court's decision.

Herzog to Biden:

You stood up with us in our darkest hour

President Isaac Herzog meets US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House: "We are defending our people with our soldiers and pilots."

White House spokesperson:

'If Iran attacks Israel, we will support Israel'

White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre comments on reports that Iran plans to attack Israel before the US election: Iran should not respond to Israel's retaliation. If they do, we will support Israel in defending itself.

White House 'deeply concerned' about Israeli attacks on UNIFIL

The statement comes after an incident yesterday in which Israeli forces near Naqoura fired on a UNIFIL base.

White House official:

'Iran planning imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel'

IDF Spokesperson confirms US warned Israel of threat of imminent Iranian attack, White House official says US preparing to aid in Israel's defense against this attack.

John Kirby:

'We were not involved in pager or walkie-talkie explosions'

White House National Security Council spokesperson reiterates the United States was not involved in explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, declines to confirm Israel was responsible.

'Disgusting and sadistic'

White House denounces Tucker Carlson for hosting Holocaust denier

White House spokesperson denounces Tucker Carlson after he hosted Holocaust denier Darryl Cooper: The Biden-Harris Administration believes that trafficking in this moral rot is unacceptable.

Hamas flag waved at anti-Israel protest in New York City

Thousands of anti-Israeli protesters demonstrate in New York City, some waving Hamas flags. White House: We condemn any individual associating with the repugnant terrorist organization Hamas.

John Kirby:

'Iran has not backed down from its threat to attack Israel'

White House National Security Council spokesman tells CNN that US intelligence indicates that Iran has not backed down from its threat to attack Israel.

White House: Attacks by violent settlers must stop

US condemns violent riot by far-right activists in the Palestinian Arab town of Jit in Samaria.

White House:

Cori Bush's comments on AIPAC 'inflammatory and divisive'

White House slams Cori Bush’s threat to AIPAC to ‘tear your kingdom down.’

The House of Liberty has been vacated

How many Americans have died to ensure our freedoms and the freedoms of others throughout the world? Are we going to have a president who aligns with the enemies of Western beliefs? Opinion.

Report:

Israel informed US it eliminated Haniyeh after the fact

Sources tell Washington Post that Israel informed US officials immediately after Haniyeh's elimination that it was responsible. White House officials responded with surprise and outrage.

White House:

Netanyahu-Biden meeting dependent on his recovery from COVID

White House spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is still expected to meet Netanyahu when he visits Washington next week but it will depend on his recovery from COVID-19.

Biden meets hostage who was freed in first deal

White House says Biden held a private meeting with Liat Beinin Atzili, an American who was released by Hamas on November 29.

Biden:

'I’m not going anywhere'

At Fourth of July event at the White House, US President tells supporter he is “not going anywhere” and takes a swipe at former President Donald Trump.

White House:

Netanyahu's claim US holding up munitions 'vexing, disappointing'

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says no nation has done more to help Israel than the US after Israeli PM says it is 'inconceivable' for the US to hold up munitions to Israel during wartime.

Report:

White House cancels high-level meeting following Netanyahu video

Officials tell Barak Ravid the White House canceled a high-level US-Israel meeting on Iran that was scheduled for Thursday after Netanyahu released a video claiming the US was withholding military aid.

White House:

'We have no idea with Netanyahu is talking about'

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reacts with surprise to Israeli PM's statement that the US holding up arms shipments to Israel is 'inconceivable,' says just 1 shipment is affected and everything else is moving.

WH fact sheet on combatting sexual violence omits Hamas

The sexual violence committed against Israelis during and after the October 7 massacre did not receive a single mention in administration announcement on efforts to combat sexual violence around the world.

After its writer held hostages

Senator Rubio calls on Biden to revoke Al Jazeera's credentials

US Senator Marco Rubio noted in a letter to the President that the Qatari-funded network 'actively promotes Islamic terrorism worldwide, including by backing Hamas and inciting violence.'

White House officials:

'Sanctions on ICC are not the right answer'

Biden administration says it opposes sanctions being pushed by Republicans against ICC in response to its Chief Prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

White House official:

'After election, Biden can tell Israel no'

Cyber policy advisor Sterlin Waters says administration has to worry about 'powerful Jewish influences' before the November elections, but once reelected will be free to turn against Israel over the war with Hamas.

White House:

Biden will veto GOP bill on aid to Israel

White House criticizes Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would pressure President Biden to send weapons to Israel.

House Democrats:

'We cannot undermine our ally Israel'

26 Democratic members of Congress urge White House to deliver security aid to Israel, after the Biden administration cancelled a shipment over Rafah operation.

White House:

'We're watching operation in Rafah with great concern'

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby says the US wants the Rafah crossing reopened immediately.

White House:

'Biden instructed his team to continue working with Israel'

A day after Biden warned he would stop transferring bombs to Israel, White House says the US provided Israel with several alternatives for how to pursue Hamas.

Caroline Glick:

The Jewish vote is up for grabs and it may decide the US election

The White House and its supporters are using Muslims in Michigan to justify a slew of deeply hostile policies against Israel. Will that matter come fall? Op-ed.

White House condemns protesters' takeover of Columbia building

Administration spokespeople say anti-Israel activists' recent actions at Columbia University, including takeover of Hamilton Hall, are "not peaceful" and "hate speech."

Anti-Israel protest against White House correspondents

Demonstrators protest media coverage of the Israel-Hamas war at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

White House:

'No place for antisemitism on any college campus'

Amid anti-Israel rallies at Columbia University, White House condemns antisemitism on college campuses.